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Katia Petersen, PhD

Katia Petersen, PhD, is the Education Program Director at IONS. She leads her department in the design, delivery, and translation of evidence-based methodologies that build leadership and self-efficacy. She is a clinical psychotherapist, an author, a renowned trainer and educator, and the winner of two Emmy Awards for her work creating and hosting of Safe Team and KidsCool. Dr. Petersen is passionate about creating safe and effective spaces for individuals so that they may strengthen their voices and reach their full potential.